Dell Inspiron 14-5458
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Reviews for the Dell Inspiron 14-5458
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2015
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Model: The Inspiron 14-5458 series comes in a stylish theoretical grey with a matte metallic IMR and is designed to be an ultraportable and easily customizable laptop. Its most notable feature is its 14.0 inch HD (1366x768) LED-backlit display with option touchscreen functionality. Weighing in at around 2 kg (4.4 lb) depending on the configuration, the laptop is apt for user who want to carry it around a lot and have the flexibility of choosing different features. The laptop either comes with a 4th Generation Intel Core i3-4005U processor with a 4 GB Single Channel DDR3L or a 5th generation Intel Core i5-5200U or i7-5500U processor with 8 GB dual channel DDR3L.
The video card is a standard Intel HD Graphics card, but you can also select a faster NVIDIA GeForce 920M card with 2 GB DDR3. The Inspiron 14-5458 series also comes with a tray load DVD drive, which is rare for ultraportable laptops, which usually come with a separate USB optical drive. For connectivity, it has the standard Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi Dual Band wireless connectivity. The laptop also comes complete with a webcam, which records in HD 720p, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, a Kensington lock slot for security, a Media Card slot, an HDMI 1.4a port and an Ethernet port. Finally, there are a spill-resistant keyboard is and a 4 cell battery.
Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.
In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.
For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.